Larry Nelson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lawrence Douglas "Larry"•Nelson |
| Used name | Larry•Nelson |
| Born | 26 December 1947 in Glendale, California (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Larry Nelson went to Hiram Johnson High School in Sacramento, California, but later went to Japan to study judo at Tenri University. He was US Champion as a light-heavyweight in 1967, 1971, and a heavyweight in 1972. Nelson competed for a long time, winning bronze medals at the 1983 and 1987 Pan American Games as a heavyweight.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Judo | USA |
Larry Nelson | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |